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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Why the 18th Amendment has become a cause for irritation for the Pakistani Army

In episode 494 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how Imran Khan, despite being the chosen one, is being side-lined by the Pakistani Army.

The new reality of China-centric bipolar world order, and reasons behind Ladakh standoff

In episode 492 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the complex geopolitics behind the India-China border dispute, and how a new world order is emerging.

Covid test positivity rates, rising deaths indicate that India isn’t seeing the full picture

In episode 490 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the Covid testing data of various states to see how the pandemic is playing out in these regions.

The HCQ study mess: How 3 Indian researchers put reputation of Lancet, NEJM at stake

In episode 489 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the controversial studies that were retracted after scientists around the world raised questions on its data accuracy.

Donald Trump is trying to polarise America on Left-Right lines. Here’s why

In episode 487 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how US President Donald Trump could benefit from the ongoing protests and riots over George Floyd's death in police custody.

China is on the defensive and has adopted ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy. Here’s what it means

In episode 485 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why China has become more aggressive towards other countries.

How Trump, Modi and a low price tag made 80-year-old HCQ a political hot potato

In episode 484 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how HCQ, touted as a promising preventive and treatment for Covid-19, became politicised.

Mumbai is now India’s national Covid epicentre, but it is not what New York City is to US

In episode 482 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Covid data from Maharashtra and Mumbai, which has become the epicentre of coronavirus in India.

India-China dispute: Why Trump’s offer makes no sense, and Nehru’s lost opportunity

In episode 481 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta lists out why Trump's offer to mediate between India and China is a classic case of 'begaani shaadi mein abdullah deewana'.

Zakaria report on China’s six-day long Covid coverup, and a hockey legend’s patriotism

In episode 479, Shekhar Gupta discusses the highlights of American journalist Fareed Zakaria's investigative report on a potential coverup of Covid-19 by China during the first outbreak.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

As Starmer begins India trip Wednesday, UK remains hopeful of fighter engine deal

In July, India & UK had announced a defence industrial roadmap that mentioned Jet Engine Advanced Core Technologies Innovation and co-development as a key priority.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.